<p>Yeah, your clubs and EC’s help, but I’ll be forthright with you, EC’s aren’t a major admissions factor for transfers…more like wrapping on the present so to speak.</p>
<p>That said, if you actually did 2,000 hours of community service, that’s amazing.</p>
<p>Also, yes, I’m sure UCLA takes upward trends into account, but I was always under the impression it was considered more strongly at Cal…Oh well, even better if that’s the case at both :). </p>
<p>As for psychology, they’re pretty equal at both schools. For UCLA, you have to apply directly to the major to become a psych major. That said, it’s perceived to be a bit more prestigious because it’s more exclusive than Berkeley’s psych major.</p>
<p>However, in terms of research opportunities (considering you’re not premed), I would say Cal has the edge with literally tons of research opportunities and methods of acquiring positions. It’s also important to determine where your interests in psychology lie. If you’re geared more towards the social end of psych, Cal is a better fit. If you’re looking for more of the neurological/scientific basis of psychology, UCLA is a much better fit (particularly with the med school right there).</p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>